作者: K. J. Evensen , H. C. Nossent
DOI: 10.1080/03009740510026616
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摘要: Background: Adult‐onset Still's disease (AOSD) is considered a rare disease, but few data exist on the incidence and prevalence of AOSD. This study has analysed epidemiology, presentation, outcome AOSD in stable homogeneous population Northern Norway.Methods: A retrospective cohort all patients registered 1990–2000 at only hospital region with Rheumatology Service. Clinical diagnosis exclusion were directed by Yamaguchi criteria for Demographic clinical baseline extracted from patient records supplemented gathered control visits. Data nonparametric methods.Results: was ascertained 13 patients; estimated annual 0.4/100 000 adults (95% CI 0.11–0.97), while point increased 3.4/100 000 0.8–9.4) 1990 to 6.9/100 000 2000 2.7–14.2). Mean diagnostic delay 5.2 months (range 0.5–18). Serum ferritin>5 time...